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Concrete grinding is a specialised construction process that involves levelling and improving the surface of concrete. Concrete blades for grinder applications are made from extremely strong materials that easily cut and grind concrete surfaces down to the desired result. The process improves the texture of concrete, removes blemishes and uneven surfaces and is the first step towards obtaining a beautiful finish on a concrete surface.   Contact Tradesmart today for quality floor grinder options.   Dry Grinding Concrete In this process, an abrasive diamond disk blade rotating at high speed is passed over a concrete surface. Over time, the floor...

Whether it’s a small scale civil project or a large construction site, each location typically uses a number of high powered tools that cut, saw, roll and grind materials such as concrete, soil, brick and asphalt. While all equipment is operated by experienced professionals, there is no doubt that machines such as concrete cutting tools can be dangerous if certain safety rules are not followed. In this blog, Tradesmart shares common safety advice that can help keep you and your personnel safe whenever they need to saw concrete.   Safety Equipment The first step is to make sure that nobody...

Concrete cutting is an industrial process that involves modifying concrete using a saw. In order to saw concrete, trained professionals use specially designed blades to saw brick, granite, concrete and other materials. In this blog, Tradesmart writes about the different types of concrete saws available to contractors in New Zealand. At Tradesmart, we support the construction industry with diamond saw concrete cutting solutions. Whether you’re looking for an efficient way to saw brick or looking for a floor grinder concrete experts trust, we have the products you need.   Handheld Concrete Saw A handheld saw is a compact machine that...

When it comes to cutting a hard substance like concrete, there’s nothing quite like a drilling diamond bit or diamond saw blade to get the job done. Saw concrete cutting requires blades made from extremely durable materials with the ability to create precise cuts. Whether you need a tile cut to exact measurements or require a durable blade for cutting through harder materials, a diamond saw is the perfect choice. Contact Tradesmart today for a wide range of saw concrete cutting equipment and drilling diamond bit options.   Precision Diamond is one of the hardest materials known to man, which...

Compactors are highly durable, versatile machines responsible for one of the most important tasks on a construction site: soil compaction. Whether it’s asphalt compaction for roadways, trench ramming for landscape projects or deep soil compaction for building foundations, a compactor ensures that contractors have a safe, reliable and level surface to work on.   Forward Plate Compactors Forward plate compactors are designed to provide contractors with excellent compaction results across various applications. They can compact large areas and can be easily manoeuvred in tight spaces. These compactors are found on landscaping, civil work and construction sites across the country.  ...